About the Studio

Lankton Metal Design, founded by Scott M. Lankton in 1979, is a full service ornamental metalworking studio specializing in designing and producing high quality forged custom and one of a kind metalwork. From small jobs to large building projects spanning several years, we have the experience to do the job right. Quality and craftsmanship are paramount. Good design goes hand in hand with good execution. High quality materials and careful installation make a piece from Lankton Metal Design an integral part of your home or office, and our goal is to exceed all your metalworking needs.

Steel, iron, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, and silver are the primary metals utilized. Types of work available are quite varied but our specialty has become the decorative arts including;

Scott Lankton, as the chief designer and blacksmith is involved in every aspect of your project be it large or small. With over thirty years experience doing custom artistic blacksmithing and metalwork, (twenty-five of them in Ann Arbor and Detroit) Scott is prepared to execute your job in the best way possible. He was trained in this country as a jeweler and in Germany as an artistic blacksmith. Now he primarily makes jewelry for houses. Work done has spanned the design spectrum from traditional French and German styles, to Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and contemporary designs. Nature motifs and lots of texture have become a specialty.

Located on the west side of Ann Arbor, the studio is at 8065 Jackson Road, between Baker and Parker roads. We are eight miles out Huron/Jackson from Main street in Ann Arbor. One mile west of the Baker Rd./Dexter exit (#167) off of I-94. Open to the public by appointment, please call ahead so we can serve you better. Thank you.